[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 132 (Thursday, October 19, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING POLICE CHIEF ROBERT F. NOLAN FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 19, 2000

  Ms. DeLAURO.  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to join Notre Dame High School Alumni in paying tribute to an 
outstanding member of the Hamden, Connecticut community, Police Chief 
Robert Nolan. In a career that has spanned three decades, Bob has 
served the Hamden Police Department with dignity and integrity--
exemplifying the qualities we expect of law enforcement officials. His 
unparalleled level of commitment and dedication to the Hamden community 
throughout his career has been incredible. He has been a driving force 
in community awareness and public safety, striving to give our families 
better neighborhoods in which to raise our children. His work has had 
an invaluable impact on our community and we are all grateful.
  Rising through the ranks of the Hamden Police Department, Bob has 
served the community in several different capacities--the myriad of 
awards and citations that adorn his walls are testimony to his 
unwavering dedication. I have had the distinct pleasure of working with 
him on several projects throughout his tenure. Nearly five years ago, 
as an Inspector in the Department's Youth Division, Bob participated in 
one of the first Law Enforcement Forums sponsored by the Anti-Crime 
Youth Council, a program which I created to help high school students 
address the increasing occurrence of youth crime and violence. He was 
an integral part of re-opening the doors of communication between law 
enforcement officials and teenagers in Hamden. With so many serious 
challenges facing our young people, his efforts on this issue have been 
inspiring. I am also proud of the work we have done to bring necessary 
funding to the Hamden Police Department. As the grants administrator 
for the Department, Bob has been responsible for ensuring that the 
Department has access to available state and federal funding--providing 
the Department with the ability to continue improving in its mission to 
serve and protect the residents of Hamden.
  In addition to his professional contributions, Bob made time to 
volunteer for a variety of service and civic organizations. Honored by 
the Knights of Saint Patrick, the Civitan Club, the Marine Cadets of 
America and the Notre Dame Scholarship Fund, Bob has demonstrated an 
incredible and unique dedication to the community on a personal level 
as well. His volunteer efforts to raise funds on behalf of these 
organizations have been invaluable. With his outstanding record of good 
work, he has demonstrated a unique commitment to public service, 
leaving an indelible mark on the Hamden community.
  Bob's dedication and generosity has truly enriched the Hamden 
community. His diligence and extraordinary hard work have gone a long 
way to improving the neighborhoods of Hamden and fostering a strong 
relationship between the community and the Department. I would like to 
extend my personal thanks to him for all the assistance he has given to 
myself and my staff. For his many contributions, professional and 
volunteer, I stand today to join his wife, Shirley, daughters, Dawn and 
Robyn, family friends and colleagues in congratulating Chief Robert 
Nolan for his innumerable efforts on behalf of our community and extend 
my best wishes for continued success.

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